Proposal would amend Minnesota constitution to protect privacy
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State lawmakers are considering legislation that would increase privacy protections for electronic communications like emails and text messages.
Republican state Sen. Branden Petersen has introduced legislation that would forbid police from searching through these messages without a warrant. He discussed the issue with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
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